Remove NIGG3R Ransomware (+ Retrieve Locked Files)

Easy steps to delete NIGG3R Ransomware

Quick Glance

Name: NIGG3R Ransomware

Type: Ransomware, Crypto Virus, Files locker

Encrypted Files Extension: .NIGG3R

Ransom Demanding Message: Text presented in the pop-up window and HOW TO DECRYPT FILES.txt

Short Description: The ransomware encrypts files on your computer and demands a ransom to be paid to allegedly recover them.

Symptoms: A different extension is added in the personal files. A ransom note demanding money appears on the screen when you try to access any of the files.

Distribution Method: Spam Emails, Email Attachments, Executable files, torrent websites, bundled free third party programs and many more.

Damage: leads to data loss. Secretly adds other severe malware infection in the backdoor including password stealing Trojan, spyware and so on.

Removal: Use Spyhunter to remove NIGG3R Ransomware completely and safely from the system. 

Discovered as another new variant of Xorist ransomware, NIGG3R Ransomware is a new Cryptovirus that is prone of encrypting files on targeted computer and setting a new extension as suffix .NIGG3R. This perilous malware will take complete control of all your important files saved on PC and insist you to pay demanded ransom amount in Bitcoin, else all your files will be permanently lost. After successfully encrypted all kind of system files, this ransomware demands ransom money by sending ransom note on the desktop screen in the form of HOW TO DECRYPT FILES.txt and displays a pop-up window.

The ransom notes in the pop-up and text file contains ransom demanding message or supposedly the possible data recovery instructions by NIGG3R Ransomware developers. The message informs victims that all their data have been encrypted and to decrypt it, they must have to pay a ransom. Several email addresses are provided on the note for the contact to the cyber criminals. The note informs victims that they have only 3 attempts to enter the decryption key or code. If the  number of attempts exceed then all the data will be damaged beyond recovery.

Moreover, the users are warned not to use third party tools or rename the files or otherwise they will lose their crucial files. In most cases of ransomware infections, decryption cannot be done without the involvement of the criminals behind the attack. Regardless of the circumstances, it is highly recommended you against meeting ransom demands and/or communicating with the cyber criminals. They will never provide you the decryption tool even if the complete payment is made. If you pay, you will be scammed and did not receive anything in return.

How did NIGG3R Ransomware intrude in my PC?

Ransomware viruses and other malware are mostly distributed via scam campaigns. Scam campaigns are used to send scam/deceptive emails containing malicious files/links as well as misleading message that encourage users to click on the attachment provided. Once users click on such attachments, they are asked to enable macros command. One more click leads them into the process of download/install malware. Apart from this, you can also get this virus from visiting malicious or porn websites, download freeware programs, cracked software, sharing files via unsafe networks and by using many more methods.

What victims should do?

We strongly advised victims not  to pay money to the cyber criminals in any situation. You can get your files back without  paying money to them. But before you begin the file recovery process you must remove this infection or it will keep encrypting your data. There is no certain NIGG3R Ransomware decryptors tool available that could decrypt files encrypted by this ransomware. The sole solution is recovering the data from backup (if one has created earlier before infection and was placed in different locations like cloud drive or external hard disk). The other option is to use third party data recovery tool/software.

Remove NIGG3R Ransomware

Manual malware removal threat might be lengthy and complicated as it requires lots of time to detect and delete this nasty threat. If you have knowledge about computer then you can go through such processes. Despite this, you can use reliable anti-malware tool that has the ability to remove NIGG3R Ransomware and all infiltrated malware completely and safely from the infected PC.

Text presented in NIGG3R Ransomware’s pop-up window and text file (“HOW TO DECRYPT FILES.txt”):

Oooops! your important files were encrypted!
To decrypt them, please contact  [email protected]

 

????????
WHITE POWER
????????

 

F**K NIGGERS AND JEWS, KILL THEM ALL

 

DO NOT TURN OFF COMPUTER OR EVERYTHING WILL BE DELETED!

 

You have 3 attempts to enter the code.
When that number has been exceeded,
all the data irreversibly is destroyed.
Be careful when you enter the code!

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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Step 1: Remove NIGG3R Ransomware through “Safe Mode with Networking”

Step 2: Delete NIGG3R Ransomware using “System Restore”

Step 1: Remove NIGG3R Ransomware through “Safe Mode with Networking”

For Windows XP and Windows 7 users: Boot the PC in “Safe Mode”. Click on “Start” option and continuously press on F8 during the start process until the “Windows Advanced Option” menu appears on the screen. Choose “Safe Mode with Networking” from the list.

Now, a windows homescreen appears on the desktop and work-station is now working on “Safe mode with networking”.

For Windows 8 Users: Go to the “Start Screen”. In the search results select settings, type “Advanced”. In the “General PC Settings” option, choose “Advanced startup” option. Again, click on the “Restart Now” option. The work-station boots to “Advanced Startup Option Menu”. Press on “Troubleshoot” and then “Advanced options” button.  In the “Advanced Option Screen”, press on “Startup Settings”. Again, click on “Restart” button. The work-station will now restart in to the “Startup Setting” screen. Next is to press F5 to boot in Safe Mode in Networking.

For Windows 10 Users: Press on Windows logo and on the “Power” icon. In the newly opened menu, choose “Restart” while continuously holding “Shift” button on the keyboard. In the new open “Choose an option” window, click on “Troubleshoot” and then on the “Advanced Options”. Select “Startup Settings” and press on “Restart”. In the next window, click on “F5” button on the key-board.

Step 2: Delete NIGG3R Ransomware using “System Restore”

Log-in to the account infected with NIGG3R Ransomware. Open the browser and download a legitimate anti-malware tool. Do a full System scanning. Remove all the malicious detected entries.

In case if you cannot start the PC in “Safe Mode with Networking”, Try using “System Restore”

• During the “Startup”, continuously press on F8 key until the “Advanced Option” menu appears. From the list, choose “Safe Mode with Command Prompt” and then press “Enter”

• In the new opened command prompt, enter “cd restore” and then press “Enter”.

• Type: rstrui.exe and Press “ENTER”

• Click “Next” on the new windows

• Choose any of the “Restore Points” and click on “Next”. (This step will restore the work-station to its earlier time and date prior to NIGG3R Ransomware infiltration in the PC.

• In the newly opened windows, press on “Yes”.

Once your PC gets restored to its previous date and time, download the recommended anti-malware tool and perform a deep scanning in order to remove NIGG3R Ransomware files if they left in the work-station.

In order to restore the each (separate) file by this ransomware, use “Windows Previous Version” feature. This method is effective when “System Restore Function” is enabled in the work-station.

Important Note: Some variants of NIGG3R Ransomware delete the “Shadow Volume Copies” as well hence this feature may not work all the time and is applicable for selective computers only.

How to Restore Individual Encrypted File:

In order to restore a single file, right click on it and go to “Properties”. Select “Previous Version” tab. Select a “Restore Point” and click on “Restore” option.

In order to access the files encrypted by NIGG3R Ransomware, you can also try using “Shadow Explorer”. In order to get more information on this application, press here.

Important: Data Encryption Ransomware are highly dangerous and it is always better that you take precautions to avoid its attack on your work-station. It is advised to use a powerful anti-malware tool in order to get protection in real-time. With this help of “SpyHunter”, “group policy objects” are implanted in the registries in order to block harmful infections like NIGG3R Ransomware.

Also, In Windows 10, you get a very unique feature called “Fall Creators Update” that offer “Controlled Folder Access” feature in order to block any kind of encryption to the files. With the help of this feature, any files stored in the locations such as “Documents”, “Pictures”, “Music”, “Videos”, “Favorites” and “Desktop” folders are safe by default.

It is very important that you install this “Windows 10 Fall Creators Update” in your PC to protect your important files and data from ransomware encryption. The more information on how to get this update and add an additional protection form rnasomware attack has been discussed here.

How to Recover the Files Encrypted by NIGG3R Ransomware?

Till now, you would have understood that what had happed to your personal files that got encrypted and how you can remove the scripts and payloads associated with NIGG3R Ransomware in order to protect your personal files that has not been damaged or encrypted until now. In order to retrieve the locked files, the depth information related to “System Restore” and “Shadow Volume Copies” has already been discussed earlier. However, in case if you are still unable to access the encrypted files then you can try using a data recovery tool.

Use of Data Recovery Tool

This step is for all those victims who have already tries all the above mentioned process but didn’t find any solution. Also it is important that you are able to access the PC and can install any software. The data recovery tool works on the basis of System scanning and recovery algorithm. It searches the System partitions in order to locate the original files which were deleted, corrupted or damaged by the malware. Remember that you must not re-install the Windows OS otherwise the “previous” copies will get deleted permanently. You have to clean the work-station at first and remove NIGG3R Ransomware infection. Leave the locked files as it is and follow the steps mentioned below.

Step1: Download the software in the work-station by clicking on the “Download” button below.

Step2: Execute the installer by clicking on downloaded files.

Step3: A license agreement page appears on the screen. Click on “Accept” to agree with its terms and use. Follow the on-screen instruction as mentioned and click on “Finish” button.

Step4: Once the installation gets completed, the program gets executed automatically. In the newly opened interface, select the file types that you want to recover and click on “Next”.

Step5: You can select the “Drives” on which you want the software to run and execute the recovery process. Next is to click on the “Scan” button.

Step6: Based on drive you select for scanning, the restore process begins. The whole process may take time depending on the volume of the selected drive and number of files. Once the process gets completed, a data explorer appears on the screen with preview of that data that is to be recovered. Select the files that you want to restore.

Step7. Next is to locate the location where you want to saver the recovered files.